Along with Raekwon‘s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…, Liquid Swords is often cited as the best solo work by a Wu-Tang member. Salute to the GZA for one of the most formative concept albums in Hip Hop during the 20th century. In 2007, the Chicago Tribune cited it as “one of the most substantial lyrical journeys in Hip Hop history”. Over the years, its recognition has grown, with a number of famous publishers proclaiming it as one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time. Upon its initial release, Liquid Swords received critical acclaim for its complex lyricism and hypnotic musical style. It was certified platinum in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Ghostface Killah, Killah Priest & RZA) 08. Rich in allusions and images, his cerebral, easy-flowing rhymes are perhaps the subtlest and most nuanced of any Wu MC, as underscored by his smooth, low-key delivery. Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Dreddy Krueger, Inspectah Deck & Masta Killa) 03. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of one of the most acclaimed hip hop albums of all time, founding member of the Wu Tang Clan Gary Grice, better known as GZA, is taking the album. Upon its release, Liquid Swords peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart, and number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Often acclaimed as the best Wu-Tang solo project of all, Liquid Swords cemented the Genius/GZAs reputation as the best pure lyricist in the group - and one of the best of the 90s. On this day in Hip Hop history, GZA of Wu-Tang Clan’s second album, Liquid Swords, was certified gold by the RIAA. Liquid Swords features numerous guest appearances from the entire nine piece Wu-Tang Clan, and also Wu-Tang affiliate Killah Priest. His cool, precise flow and intricate, literate rhymes weren't as theatrical as Method Man or Ol' Dirty Bastard, the two biggest commercial stars. The album heavily samples dialogue from the martial arts film Shogun Assassin and maintains a dark atmosphere throughout its course, while it incorporates lyrical references to chess, crime and philosophy. GZA, aka the Genius, was the most cerebral MC in the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as perhaps the most acclaimed. Recording sessions for the album began mid-way through 1995 at producer RZA‘s basement studio in the New York City borough of Staten Island. Overall, though, Liquid Swords is possibly the most unsettling album in the Wu canon (even ahead of Ol' Dirty Bastard), and it ranks with Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx as one of the group's undisputed classics.GZA‘s second solo album. Creepily understated tracks like "Liquid Swords," "Cold World," "Investigative Reports," and "I Gotcha Back" are the album's bread and butter, but there's the occasional lighter moment ("Labels" incorporates the names of as many record companies as possible) and spiritual digression ("Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth"). Mixing gritty story-songs and battle rhymes built on elaborate metaphors (martial arts and chess are two favorites), the Genius brings his lyrical prowess to the forefront of every track, leaving no doubt about how he earned his nickname.
All of his collaborators shape themselves to his quietly intimidating style, giving Liquid Swords a strongly consistent tone and making it an album that gradually slithers its way under your skin. Liquid Swords Remixes 5DollaFriday by 6Blocc, released 28 October 2015 1. Not only is RZA in top form, but every Clan member makes at least one appearance on the album, making it all the more impressive that Liquid Swords clearly remains the Genius' showcase throughout. The Genius' eerie calm is a great match for RZA's atmospheric production, which is tremendously effective in this context the kung fu dialogue here is among the creepiest he's put on record, and he experiments quite a bit with stranger sounds and more layered tracks. Disc one contains the official album version while disc two contains the full RZA produced instrumentals, available for the first time ever as an official release. Rich in allusions and images, his cerebral, easy-flowing rhymes are perhaps the subtlest and most nuanced of any Wu MC, as underscored by his smooth, low-key delivery. Housed in a sturdy wrapped hard board two piece box, this edition of Liquid Swords spans across 2 discs. Often acclaimed as the best Wu-Tang solo project of all, Liquid Swords cemented the Genius/GZA's reputation as the best pure lyricist in the group - and one of the best of the '90s.
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